CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroStar DS4400E VS. All Power America G1200

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8.6
Winner:

DuroStar DS4400E

Reasons to buy DuroStar DS4400E:

  • button icon It is good for home emergency power back up if in need
  • button icon Has a quiet exhaust w/built-in spark arrestor
  • button icon Has a dependable 7 HP Durostar Air Cooled OHV Engine with Low Oil Indicator lamp & shutoff
  • button icon Can power machines on festivals or events
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Runners Up:

All Power America G1200

Reasons to buy All Power America G1200 :

  • button icon Has a peak power of 1600 watt
  • button icon Up to 1.3 gallon fuel capacity
  • button icon Long runtime – 9 hours on half tank
  • button icon Quite operation of 65 db
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PERFORMANCE:
DRAW :
DESIGN:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS4400E

  • Wheel type
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS4400E

Reasons why we like it:

  • CARB Compliant
  • Voltmeter
  • Wheel type
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – DuroStar DS4400E VS. All Power America G1200

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

It is a portable device

Yes

69 pounds – can be easily carried both indoors and outdoors by a single person.

Starting Watts

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

4400 watts

Yes

1600 watts

Running Stats

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

3500 watts

Yes

1200 watts

RV Ready

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
No

Yes

Comes with solid handle and dual outlets – G1200 is RV ready

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

It is powered by gas

Yes

Runs on gas

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

11.5 hours

Yes

18 hours on a full tank load and 9 hours on half a tank load

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

You can choose to use recoil start or electric start method

Yes

Can be electrically / manually powered on

Electric Start

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Electric start is optional

Yes

Built with an easy to use electronic start button on it

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
No

No

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline fuel type

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

29.17A / 14.58A

Yes

N/A

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

120V / 240VAC & 12VDC

Yes

120 V 10 A AC and 12 V8.3A

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

7 HP

Yes

3 HP

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

4-CYCLE AIR-COOLED SPARK-IGNITION

Yes

Features a OHV air cooled engine

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

It is CARB complaint

No

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
No

No

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

It is certified by EPA

Yes

Has been certified by EPA – safe to be used

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

It is designed with cold start technology for easy and quick start in cold weather

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

It is easy to start since it is designed with a pull start mechanism

Yes

Very easy to start – doesn’t require complicated startup. Just click on the button for power on or off

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

4 gallons

Yes

Has a 1.3 gallon fuel capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

11.46 hours

Yes

Runs for 9 hours at a 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Has a low oil warning lamp which lights in case of low oil

Yes

Built with a low oil shut –off. Automatically powers down the generator once low oil has been detected in the fuel tank.

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Its cooled by air

Yes

OHV air cooled engine – prevents G1200 from overheating after running for long hours

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

208cc

Yes

Features 98cc OHV engine capacity – able to run nonstop for long hours

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Available

No

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

69 DBA

Yes

65 db – will operate quietly not to disturb your peace at home or work

Multi-Purpose

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

It is mult-purpose since it can run multiple power tools a once

Yes

Has a multi-purpose ability – can be used at home and workplaces

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
No

Yes

Ability to perform heavy duty. Will work as emergency power at home. Also powers up the jobsite during blackouts.

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

It is framed for durability

Yes

Has been Neutral bonded to frame – built to a long time

Starting method

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Recoil and electric start method

Yes

Electric and manual starting method – easy to use button for on and off

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Has an open frame

Yes

Designed with an open frame

Outlets

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

(one) Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI and (one) 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) receptacle

Yes

2 x 120 V AC Outlet and 1 x 12 V DC output outlets

Portable

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

It is portable since it is equipped with folding handles and a wheel kit for easy transportation

Yes

Compact and lightweight – easily moved to multiple locations

Weight

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

125 lbs

Yes

69 pounds in total weight – easy to transfer to another location

Wheel type

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

NA

No

Handle style

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

Has folding handles for easy transportation

Yes

Metallic handle type – easy to carry during movement

Warranty

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

3 year limited factory warranty

Yes

Tagged with warranty on purchase – date and model

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

L24 x W17 x H17 inches

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

oil funnel, spark plug wrench, wheel & handle kit, tool set, dc charging cables and the owner's manual

Yes

N/A

DuroStar DS4400E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

It has a low oil light indicator

Yes

Its engine will shut down once it detects low oil level

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

It shuts off in case the oil is low

Yes

Yes - Shuts down instantly on low oil to protect the engine from harm

Noise Level

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

69 DBA

Yes

65 db noise level – very low noise level that goes unnoticed most times

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

It is designed for tough environments and demanding outdoor use. It is designed with a convenient voltmeter which provides it with an easy way to monitor power output anytime.

Yes

• Heavy duty for home and workplace light up • Suitable for transportation from one place to another due to low weight • Contains a high peak power of up to 1600 watts and 1200 watts of rated power • Certified by EPA • Compact size that fits in small spaces with 21 x 16 x 16 inches • Features a low oil level shut down when fuel tank is low • Long run time of up to 9 hours at half load • 1.3 large fuel gallon capacity • Mild operating noise of only 65 db • 98 CC OHV air cooled engine • Built with 2 x 120 V AC outlet and 1 x 12 V DC Output • Simple to start – comes with owner’s manual • Has been framed for durability • High quality handle type for strong support • Provides warranty after purchase • Portable during transportation • Choke lever with open and close function

Cons

DuroStar DS4400E
All Power America G1200
Yes

It is not recommended for powering sensitive electronic devices because of its relatively high THD (<12%). It weighs 125 lbs which makes it difficult to be manually lifted.

Yes

• Not built with foldable handles and sometimes hard to store • It is Non- CARB complaint • Generator is not able to use solar – requires high fuel maintenance • Not an entire quiet generator • Doesn’t have wheels built to it

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